The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1887-09-30

the judges took their places in the
stand, the following gentleman acting
in that capacity: II. j. Patterson, of
Madison, starting Judge; E. II. ia
cobs, Madison, assistant; A. &. Kuent-
ner, Miller, secretary of the board and
f. Chismore, of Eedtield. timekeepcr
The first race called was the
GREEN RACE.
There were five entries in this race,
Queen by II. p. Thomas; FREQ S, S.,James
Farmer; Col. Thorn, F. D.Adams; Dia-
mond Joe, j. II. Drake; Dakota, John
Fl. IIough.
After all almost lnterminable time
in SEQ ring. the horses were sent away
in good style, and it was soon evident
that first place lay between Fred G,
and Col. Thorn. The horses were we'll
matched and made an exciting race.
1t required five heats to determine to
whom the race belonged, both favorites
winning two heats each, the fifth and
last beng taken by Fred g.. best time,
2:5S. The result stood: Fred G., 1st;
Col. Thorn, I'd; Dakota, Sd; Queen, 4th
Diamond Joe, 5th.
300 RACE.
There were five entries in this race,
consisting Of Mollie, by j. Z. Hewitt;
Billy the kid.J. D. Caldwell; Lady Eli
nor, Geo.P. Smith; Nellie Plankinton.
E. j. Loyeloy; lIumbert, Geo. Caldwell.
AS usual a great deal of time was
consumed in getting start, but when
they did get away Mollie and Nellie
Plankinton made a beautiful run the
entire mile. AT the end of the heat
which was won by Mollie, the drivers
We're called up to weigh, when it was
found Lady Plankinton's driver was
short on weight, which sent that
splendid mare to the stables. The re-
suit of this race was three straight
heats for Moll.e; best time, 2:43. The
result showed NIollie, 1st, Humbert
Esd, Lady Elinor 3rd. Billy the Kid,
distanced, Lady Plankinton, distanced.
2:35 CLASS.
This race was for blood and no mis-
take Some of the owners wanted the
race put Oh and some wanted it post
poned until to-day; but the judges de-
cided that only darkness would pre-
vent the carrying ont of the program.
The entries were Joe Mooreland, by j.
L. Hewitt; Golden Gate, d. l.. France;
John Cole, +. NJ. Duncan; Harry g.,
Geo. L. Smith; Robt. Mcfarland, Wm.
Thompson. All the entries in this race
were good and it was hard TO tell who
would be the winner. Golden Gate
shot away from the score and made the
pace for lhe first half mile, but Robt.
Mcfarland struck gate which threw
dust in the eyes OF all the flyers and
came in all easy winner. Itjust then be-
gan to dawn OH the minds OF the crowd
that there was trotter in the bunch
which was able to win the money,
Although the moon was called on for
most OF the light in the last heat, the
race was finished: best time 2:39. The
horses finished in the following order:
| Robert Mcfarland lst, Joe Moreland
I'd, Harry e, 81, John Cole 4tli, Golden
| Gate 5,ll.
The races yesterday were the
first Of the fair and on account OF a
terrible raw wind from the north the
crowd was very light 1t is to be
hoped that the remaining days will
bring out large crowds, as every race
is honestly trotted and the exhibition
iirst-class. The track is all that could
be desired and fast tiu.e will be made.
A great deal of credit is due the judges
for their forbrarance with the jockey
ing, but they have determined that it
lis at an end and fines will be imposed
! for infractions of their orders.
Teachers Examination.
There will be a public examination OF
applicants for teachers certificates at
the court house Oct. 4. 1887, commenc-